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Guide to the Isaac Van Scoy Business Records
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Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Van Scoy, Isaac | |
| Title | Isaac Van Scoy Business Records, | |
| Dates: | 1823-1838 | |
| Abstract: | The collection is a small one consisting only of 10 bound volumes divided into two series as follows, Daybooks and Account Books. | |
| Extent: | 1 box, 1.5 cubic feet | |
| Identification: | V-2 | |
| Location: | The material is located in the Archives at Queens Library. | |
Historical/Biographical Note
Isaac Van Scoy (1790-1846) was a merchant in East Hampton, nothing is known of him except for brief references found in EAST HAMPTON HISTORIES AND GENEALOGIES, by Jeannette E. Rattray (p. 602). He may be referred to in some other publications, but this has not been determined.
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Scope and Content Note
The collection is a small one consisting only of 10 bound volumes divided into two series as follows.
Daybooks Daybooks were used by merchants and others to record in chronological order the financial transactions of the day, that is, with whom they did business and the amount of said business. Entries are very brief. There are eight volumes in this series. Two of them were assigned letters by Mr. Van Scoy, and six numbers. Since we do not have the full sequence, it can be assumed that other volumes existed at one time. Among the items listed in the volumes are rum, calico, sugar and molasses. Many others are listed as well. Mr. Van Scoy outfitted a number of whaling ships, and several of the volumes make mention of the various captains of said vessels. The volumes range in date from June 1827 – December 1838. As of August 2000 the volume covering February 1832 to June 1832 was missing.
Account Books Accounts were maintained by name of individual. Some accounts terminated within a year or two; others for five, six or more years. There are but two volumes in this series, and both have name indexes. The following periods are covered, over lapping occurring because, as mentioned above, some individuals maintained accounts for longer periods. They range in date from 1823 – 1831.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Creator of item, date of item (if known), identification of item, if a photograph its control number. The Isaac Van Scoy Business Records, Archives at Queens Library, Queens Borough Public Library.
Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions. Manuscripts are only available in the Archives at Queens Library, please call (718) 990-0770 for hours. Manuscript users will be required to complete the division's Manuscript Usage Form and deposit their photograph identification or Queens Borough Public Library card with a staff member. The identification will be returned to the user after she/he has returned the material. Manuscript users will deposit all their personal items behind the reference desk. Manuscript users must use the division's loose sheets of paper for note taking. To reiterate, no pen of any type is permitted. Paper and a pencil are available upon request. Manuscript users may be required to use special handling procedures depending on the conditions of the material.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
- Archives at Queens Library
- Queens Borough Public Library
- 89-11 Merrick Boulevard
- Jamaica, NY 11432
- Phone: (718) 990-0770.
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Access Points
Subject Names:
- Van Scoy, Isaac
Subject Places:
- East Hampton (N.Y.)
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Inventory
[The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.]
